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- Born: August 21, 1765
- Died: June 20, 1837
- Reign: 1830-1837
- Father of 10 illegitimate children with Dorothy Bland (AKA Dorothea Jordan)Undiscovered Scotland: William IV
- Nicknames: Sailor King, Silly Billy
- Preceded by: George IV of England
- Succeeded by: Queen Victoria
- Wife: Princess Adelaide of Saxe-MeiningenBBC: William IV (1765-1837)
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William IV of England was the third son of King George III. He became an unexpected heir to the throne when his older brothers both died without leaving an heir. The most notable event of his reign was the passage of the Reform Act 1832. William IV did not produce any legitimate heirs and was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.BBC: William IV (1765-1837)
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Navy Career
William IV served in the Royal Navy from 1778 (at the age of 13) to 1790.Official Site: William IV (r. 1830-37) He was stationed in New York during the American Revolution, and was nearly kidnapped there. He also served in the West Indies. He retired from the Royal Navy with the rank of rear admiral.Undiscovered Scotland: William IV -
Quotes
"In his professional line, he is superior to two-thirds, I am sure, of the Naval list...I hardly know his equal."—Horatio NelsonHistomat: Dead King Watch: William IV (June 20, 2006) -
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William IV of England Questions
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Can you find a funnier Robin Williams video than this one? 6 AnswersHere is Williams singing the South Park movie song "Blame Canada" at the 2000 Oscars ... read more -
Does England use miles or kilometers? 3 AnswersThe United States and Myanmar are the only countries that have not adopted the Metric System. However it turns out the UK does use Miles instead of Kilometers. ... read more -
What happened to Captain William Bligh after his crew Mutiny in Tahiti? 1 AnswerAfter the mutiny on the Bounty, Captain Bligh navigated a longboat about 3700 miles. There were 19 men on board. They landed safely on the Island of Timor. No o... read more
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William IV of England Timeline
- 1765: Born at Buckingham Palace
- 1778: Joins the Royal Navy
- 1786: Becomes Captain of the HMS Pegasus
- 1789: Is named Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews and Earl of Munster
- 1791: Begins 20 year affair with Irish actress Dorothy Jordan
- 1816: Dorothy Jordan dies in France
- 1818: Marries Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
- 1830: Ascends to the throne after King George IV dies
- 1831: Dissolves Parliament, forcing a new election
- 1832: Reform Act 1832 passes
- 1834: Appoints as Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel
- 1837: Dies from heart failure
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